In Greater Manchester, a coalition of partners is looking to trigger a step change in education, rebalancing the nation’s focus on educational outcomes to prioritise wellbeing as well as academic attainment...
When students leave school and head into higher education, they often embark on courses which take a nuanced and holistic approach to evidencing progress and accomplishments...
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Every young persons story goes beyond the classroom, and a group of schools across the world is federating around the creation of more inclusive certification of student competences...
Cheadle Hulme School in Greater Manchester has redesigned the student experience to provide (and recognise) both breadth and depth of learning. Neil Smith describes their approach to introducing a new holistic diploma...
To unleash the power of the teenage brain we need to hitch a ride on the mighty motivations of the teen brain, harness the power of positive emotions and make school learning relevant for teens...
The Institute of Education at the University of Plymouth is conducting research to look at the future of GCSEs, and provide evidence for policymakers. This blog outlines five big questions, and emerging findings...
Around the world digital learning technologies are offering new ways to recognise breadth of learner achievements, and expand routes for learning and employment. Tom Vander Ark gives an overview of promising trends...
Music's unique combination of passion and discipline, with a reimagined approach to curriculum and assessment through portfolio, can inspire us to think bigger...
All educators aim to teach young people how to thrive in all important aspects of life, both while at school and in preparation for their adult lives. The uncomfortable fact is, however, that many of our young are not...
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